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The posts shared here reflect my personal experiences living with hydrocephalus, a VP shunt, and neurological challenges. This content is for awareness and community—not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider for medical guidance specific to you.

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Universal Studios With a VP Shunt

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Visiting Disney World With Hydrocephalus

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Partial Complex Seizures, Hydrocephalus, and TBI: Understanding the Connection

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You're Not Weak—You're Navigating a Neurological Condition

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Traveling With a VP Shunt: What to Know Before You Go

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Life After Multiple Brain Surgeries: Recovery Isn't Linear

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Emergency Symptoms Shunt Patients Should Never Ignore

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Mental Health & Hydrocephalus: The Connection No One Talks About

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Shunt Headaches vs. Migraines: How to Tell the Difference

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Living With a VP Shunt: What Doctors Don't Always Tell You

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Signs of a Shunt Malfunction (Adults & Teens)

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When Grey's Anatomy Hits Close to Home

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Alcohol and Hydrocephalus: What You Should Know Before You Sip

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Shunt 101: What Is a Shunt and Why Do We Have Them?

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Signs Your Shunt Might Be Acting Up (And When to Call Your Doctor)

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What Is Hydrocephalus? Living With a Brain That's Constantly Rebooting

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Living With a Shunt: Tips for Everyday Life (From Someone Who Gets It)

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Gaming With a Shunt: How I Built a Seizure-Safe Streaming Setup

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Flying With a Shunt: What You Should Know Before You Board

Please consult your medical team before making any health decisions.

My story is not medical advice. 💙

Hi, I'm CT.

I have hydrocephalus, a VP shunt, and epilepsy that showed up after a surgery that shouldn't have gone the way it did. I started Shunt Happens because I couldn't find anyone talking about the parts nobody puts in the pamphlet.

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